Samsung MC32F605TCT Convection MWO with SLIM FRY™, 32 L User Manual

cookware guide

To cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food, 

without being reflected or absorbed by the dish used.

Care must therefore be taken when choosing the cookware. If the cookware is marked 

microwave-safe, you do not need to worry.

The following table lists various types of cookware and indicates whether and how they 

should be used in a microwave oven.

✓ ✗

Can be used in small quantities to protect 

areas against overcooking. Arcing can 

occur if the foil is too close to the oven 

wall or if too much foil is used.

✓

Do not preheat for more than 8 minutes.

✓

Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware 

and bone china are usually suitable, 

unless decorated with a metal trim.

✓

Some frozen foods are packaged in these 

dishes.

Fast-food packaging
•  Polystyrene cups 

containers

✓

Can be used to warm food. Overheating 

may cause the polystyrene to melt.

•  Paper bags or 

newspaper

✗

May catch fire.

•  Recycled paper or 

metal trims

✗

May cause arcing.

Glassware
•  Oven-to-tableware

✓

Can be used, unless decorated with a 

metal trim.

•  Fine glassware

✓

Can be used to warm foods or liquids. 

Delicate glass may break or crack if 

heated suddenly.

•  Glass jars

✓

Must remove the lid. Suitable for warming 

only.

Metal
•  Dishes

✗

May cause arcing or fire.

•  Freezer bag twist ties

✗

Paper
•  Plates, cups, napkins 

and kitchen paper

✓

For short cooking times and warming. 

Also to absorb excess moisture.

•  Recycled paper

✗

May cause arcing.

Plastic
•  Containers

✓

Particularly if heat-resistant thermoplastic. 

Some other plastics may warp or 

discolour at high temperatures. Do not 

use Melamine plastic.

•  Cling film

✓

Can be used to retain moisture. Should 

not touch the food. Take care when 

removing the film as hot steam will 

escape.

•  Freezer bags

✓ ✗

Only if boilable or oven-proof. Should not 

be airtight. Prick with a fork, if necessary.

✓

Can be used to retain moisture and 

prevent spattering.

✓

✓✗

✗

cooking guide

Microwave energy actually penetrates food, attracted and absorbed by its water, fat and 

sugar content.

The microwaves cause the molecules in the food to move rapidly. The rapid movement of 

these molecules creates friction and the resulting heat cooks the food.

Cookware for microwave cooking:

Cookware must allow microwave energy to pass through it for maximum efficiency. 

Microwaves are reflected by metal, such as stainless steel, aluminium and copper, but 

they can penetrate through ceramic, glass, porcelain and plastic as well as paper and 

wood. So food must never be cooked in metal containers.
Food suitable for microwave cooking:

Many kinds of food are suitable for microwave cooking, including fresh or frozen 

vegetables, fruit, pasta, rice, grains, beans, fish, and meat. Sauces, custard, soups, 

steamed puddings, preserves, and chutneys can also be cooked in a microwave oven. 

Generally speaking, microwave cooking is ideal for any food that would normally be 

prepared on a hob. Melting butter or chocolate, for example (see the chapter with tips, 

techniques and hints).
Covering during cooking

To cover the food during cooking is very important, as the evaporated water rises as 

steam and contributes to cooking process. Food can be covered in different ways: e.g. 

with a ceramic plate, plastic cover or microwave suitable cling film.
Standing times

After cooking is over food the standing time is important to allow the temperature to even 

out within the food.

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